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Petition for winding up a company under sections 433(e), 434, and 439 of the Companies Act, 1956 based on outstanding debts related to expired/damaged medicines and pharmaceutical drugs. Analysis: The petitioner, a distributor of medicines and pharmaceutical drugs produced by the company, filed a petition seeking the winding up of the respondent-company under sections 433(e), 434, and 439 of the Companies Act, 1956. The petitioner claimed that the company owed them a significant amount for expired/damaged medicines and pharmaceutical drugs returned to the company, totaling Rs. 10,23,701.78 along with interest. The petitioner served a notice demanding payment of Rs. 16,06,065.02, which the company disputed. Despite the dispute, the petitioner sent another notice under section 434 of the Act, focusing solely on the expired/damaged medicines claim. The company responded, asserting that the petitioner's claim was incorrect and that a significant portion of the amount had already been paid. The court observed that the petitioner's failure to pursue a civil suit and the discrepancy between the claims indicated an attempt to avoid paying court fees by seeking winding up instead of the appropriate legal remedy. The court concluded that the petitioner's claim did not fall within the winding up jurisdiction, emphasizing that the relief sought was not appropriate in this context. As a result, the petition was dismissed. This judgment highlights the importance of pursuing the appropriate legal remedy, such as filing a civil suit, instead of seeking winding up as a shortcut to recover debts. It underscores the court's discretion in determining the appropriateness of the relief sought based on the facts and circumstances of the case. The judgment also emphasizes the principle of clean hands, indicating that parties must act in good faith and disclose all relevant information when seeking legal redress. Overall, the analysis underscores the court's role in upholding legal procedures and ensuring that claims are pursued through the correct legal channels.
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